Milestone Study on Paper Waste Management in the US and Canada — Executive Summary
This study focuses on the treatment of post-consumer paper and cardboard waste from commercial and residential sources in Canada and the United States. This publication describes the value chain, infrastructure, handling in primary and secondary markets for paper and cardboard and documents the current state of waste recovery and recycling among the population in the […]
Milestone Study on Plastics Waste Management in the US and Canada — Executive Summary
This study examines the plastic waste value chain in Canada and the United States for thermoplastic resins or commodities—the materials most involved in the manufacture, distribution and commercialization of plastic products in the country. The publication includes an overview of related infrastructure, operational management and associated markets and documents the current state of recovery and […]
North American Native Bee Inventories and Monitoring
Native bees are essential pollinators, yet their populations face threats from multiple drivers, such as habitat loss and climate change. This report highlights current native bee monitoring practices across Canada, Mexico and the United States, showcasing methods, program considerations and innovative approaches such as community science and cultural insights. It offers actionable recommendations to enhance […]
CEC’s work to support the Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network (2015–2016)
The Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network is an online community of local observers and topic experts who share knowledge about unusual animal, environment, and weather events. The Network originated within the Alaska Tribal Health System as a project of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in 2012 to bring local area experts in rural […]
Trinational workshop for the creation of a Communities for Environmental Justice Network
In September 2021, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) launched the Communities for Environmental Justice Network (CEJN) project. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of North American Indigenous, local, disproportionately impacted, marginalized, and/or underserved communities to address environmental justice concerns in the context of climate change. The project supports the creation of a trinational […]
Bird-related Ecotourism Case Studies
Bird-related ecotourism can be a significant source of additional income for local economies, and can incentivize communities to sustain conservation efforts. This series of training resources was designed to support communities in developing sustainable ecotourism initiatives to generate socio-economic and conservation benefits through activities such as birdwatching, habitat conservation and celebratory events. The brochures are […]
Monitoring and Evaluation of Ecotourism Initiatives at Coastal Bird Sites
Bird-related ecotourism can be a significant source of additional income for local economies, and can incentivize communities to sustain conservation efforts. This series of training resources was designed to support communities in developing sustainable ecotourism initiatives to generate socio-economic and conservation benefits through activities such as birdwatching, habitat conservation and celebratory events. The brochures are […]
Birding Festivals as Ecotourism Experiences
Bird-related ecotourism can be a significant source of additional income for local economies, and can incentivize communities to sustain conservation efforts. This series of training resources was designed to support communities in developing sustainable ecotourism initiatives to generate socio-economic and conservation benefits through activities such as birdwatching, habitat conservation and celebratory events. The brochures are […]
Cultural Values in Ecotourism
Bird-related ecotourism can be a significant source of additional income for local economies, and can incentivize communities to sustain conservation efforts. This series of training resources was designed to support communities in developing sustainable ecotourism initiatives to generate socio-economic and conservation benefits through activities such as birdwatching, habitat conservation and celebratory events. The brochures are […]
Interpretation at Coastal Bird Sites
Bird-related ecotourism can be a significant source of additional income for local economies, and can incentivize communities to sustain conservation efforts. This series of training resources was designed to support communities in developing sustainable ecotourism initiatives to generate socio-economic and conservation benefits through activities such as birdwatching, habitat conservation and celebratory events. The brochures are […]
Community and Stakeholder Engagement in Ecotourism
Bird-related ecotourism can be a significant source of additional income for local economies, and can incentivize communities to sustain conservation efforts. This series of training resources was designed to support communities in developing sustainable ecotourism initiatives to generate socio-economic and conservation benefits through activities such as birdwatching, habitat conservation and celebratory events. The brochures are […]
Marketing Ecotourism for Wildlife and Bird Watching
Bird-related ecotourism can be a significant source of additional income for local economies, and can incentivize communities to sustain conservation efforts. This series of training resources was designed to support communities in developing sustainable ecotourism initiatives to generate socio-economic and conservation benefits through activities such as birdwatching, habitat conservation and celebratory events. The brochures are […]